Ocean Reef Donors Help Fund Coaching Program
The Ocean Reef Community Foundation has granted the Florida Keys Children’s Shelter $48,000 to help fund a Recreation Coach, Life Skills Coach, and Education Coach, all three employed full-time at the 19-bed Youth Center in Plantation Key. “Our strategic plan created by our Executive Council…
6th Annual Le Tour de Keys Scheduled for April 5
FLORIDA KEYS –On Friday, April 5, 2019, cyclists will “ride for the kids” the entire 125 miles from North Key Largo to Mile Marker Zero in Key West. The sixth annual event honors the work of the Florida Keys Children’s Shelter, which serves over 500…
As seen in the Pensacola News Journal
Support Florida youth centers to give kids a chance By Cassidy Camp, Guest columnist March 7, 2018 There is a stigma surrounding youth in shelters – one that assumes at-risk youth are all ungovernable and that they are at fault for whatever brought them to…
Local Celebrities Have a Ball at Our 16th Annual Gala
The totals are in, and including the Mayor’s Ball held at Casa Marina on January 13, the nine annual events held during Mayor Craig Cates’ term have raised nearly a quarter million dollars for the Florida Keys Children’s Shelter. The primary underwriter of the event…
5th Annual Le Tour de Keys Scheduled for April 6
On Friday, April 6, 2018, cyclists will “ride for the kids” the entire 126 miles from North Key Largo to Mile Marker Zero in Key West. The fifth annual event honors the work of the Florida Keys Children’s Shelter, which serves over 500 youth per…
County Commissioners Grant Funds to Stop Substance Abuse
The Florida Keys Children’s Shelter is grateful to the Monroe County Substance Abuse Policy Advisory Board for awarding us the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance grant. We’re honored to have been entrusted to bring the highly respected All StarsTM program to our Monroe County Schools….
The Florida Keys Children’s Shelter is proud to have been honored by the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys (CFFK) for its outreach to help local residents before, during, and immediately following Hurricane Irma. The Community Foundation presented an award to Children’s Shelter representatives Ben…
Help Repair Our Shelter Basketball Court
Choose us for the Newman’s Own Foundation Holiday Challenge as the need has never been greater for Florida Keys children. Specifically your Giving Tuesday gift will help repair the basketball court at our Jelsema Children’s Center in the Upper Florida Keys. The well-used baskets already…
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Dear Friends, As we come to the close of our fiscal year, we reflect on the continued support from our community. Through the challenging times to our successes, your unwavering commitment to the Children’s Shelter has been humbling. We thank you for lifting us up…
Ocean Reef Community Foundation Awards $29,000 To Florida Keys Children’s Shelter
The Ocean Reef Community Foundation’s (The Foundation) Community Grants Program awarded the Florida Keys Children’s Shelter (Children’s Shelter) $29,000 to support its Essential Care Fund. The Essential Care Fund is dedicated to providing emergency funds to the children and youth residing in its residential program;…